Born at such a time as this!
AIM ASIA is a 23-year old inter-denominational,
non-profit Christian agency, dedicated to offering
hope and help to a world in need.WHAT KEPT US GOING?
IN ONE WORD - Dreams! When AIM ASIA began as Calvary Commission India way back in 1986, we had many dreams. In fact, those were God's dreams. We were simply the instruments in carrying out the desires of His heart.
THE DREAMS WERE bigger than us. They moved us out of our boundary thinking. They identified the direction and the purpose. They promoted our interest and commitment. Those were the dreams that built our confidence to step into the unknown and the extra-ordinary at times.
THE ODDITY OF OUR DREAM
THE DREAMS LED US through some of the most inhospitable terrains, jungle pathways, and even over the high seas. The journey was often arduous but all this was to help a new tribe in need or a destitute orphan child in hunger and deprivation.
TODAY, AIM ASIA and CALVARY COMMISSION INDIA are the two sides of the same coin. Both were founded by Dr. Joab and Suchitra Lohara of East India, out of a sincere desire to help the poorest of the poor in Asia.
THE EFFECT OF THE DREAM
AS AN INDIGENOUS ministry, AIM ASIA is uniquely qualified and strategically positioned in a third world nation to use the native human resources and accomplish the work at an incredible low cost.
Where else could you engage a native volunteer for one dollar a day? Or provide a nutritious meal to a hungering child for as little as 35 cents?
THE OPPORTUNITIES WE see everywhere and the desperate situations we face every day call for a host of passion-driven friends to partner with us and strengthen our hands to serve the illiterate, the poor, the sick and the suffering in the areas where the need is most urgent.
THE DREAM PARTNERS!
WHEN WE SAY DREAMS, it is our vision, vital to the existence of the ministry. Our intent to spread scriptural holiness in the communities and to raise a godly generation by uplifting destitute children is very much a part of this dream. We are so delighted many churches and Christian agencies in the West have recognized this vision and partnered with us. Partnerships help us grow together and engage in reaching out to those who need a compassionate touch.
WE INVITE TEAMS OF young people, pastors, trainers, professional lay leaders, teachers, people in medical profession, etc. to come over and help us fulfill the dreams of our blessed Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
WE WELCOME DONATIONS of any kind. Donors may avail tax deduction facility from our partner agencies in U.S.A. Please contact us before you make out a check. Thank you for your love for the Lord and His ministry.
WE WISH GOD'S very best for you and your family.
Your Partners in Asia,
Joab & Suchitra Lohara
AIM ASIA
4-7-18/18, Srisai Nagar
Nacharam, Hyderabad 500076
INDIA.
Phone: 91-40-27175308, E-mail: joab@aimasia.net
History at glance!
1983: A summer trip to Bondo Hills under the auspices of World Literature Crusade changed Joab's perspective of missions.
1984: Fasted and prayed 53 days, one full day every week through the year, seeking God's direction in life and ministry. Did not touch even water or tea.
1985: Joab and Suchitra Lohara got married. Joab had already spent 7 years in ministry work.
1986: A year after the marriage, Joab and Suchitra met with like-minded friends in prayer focusing on future work. The first 3 native workers were appointed in Orissa.
1987: A group of researchers from World Christian magazine visited. Joab was introduced to Calvary Commission short term mission.
1988: Widow Help center was started in Andhra Pradesh.
1989: CCI operational office was setup in Hyderabad. The strength of field staff increased to 20.
1990 - 1992 : Day Care Center for slum children and a school for non-formal education started operating in Vijayawada. Ministry progressed in cooperation with AMG International.
1993: An affective partnership was developed with Calvary Commission INC. to serve the poor and the needy in India. The First Boys' Orphanage "Josiah & Bethany Home" (named after the two lovely children of Keith & Melody Green of Last Days Ministries who died with Keith in a plane crash in 1982), was started at Chatrapur. 62 native workers were enrolled to offer assistance in the field work.
1994: A Hope Team that visited Siripur suffered from deadly Malaria. God delivered them from the jaws of death.
1995: Work was initiated in Karnakata. Asian office was inaugurated in Hyderabad.
1996: Ministry expanded to Rajasthan & Gujarat. 10th Anniversary was celebrated in Jeypore. Outreach Christian Fellowship partnered to share expertise in training native staff. A new partnership developed with Evangelical Churches in United Kingdom (UK). A Buffalo Farm was set up in Bhongir to generate resources for native workers. Saints with a Target came alongside to help.
1997: Work expanded to Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Hope team visited Nepal & Bhutan to explore the possibility of initiating new work. An orphanage for boys was started in Bagidora.
1998: Hope team started base in Sikkim. Day Care Centers, Medical Clinics and Literacy Program were activated in many parts of the country. An orphanage exclusively for destitute girls was setup in Hyderabad.
1999: A significant partnership developed with Immanuel Ministries and Summit E. Free Church. The work progressed in every direction by leaps and bounds. Service Centers began operating in 12 States of India and Nepal. Orphanages, Relief Work, Leprosy Centers, Vocational Schools, etc. were initiated.
Extensive Relief work was undertaken in coastal villages after KILLER CYCLONE in Orissa. Joab was awarded Dr. Ambedkar Smiti Award for Social Services.
2000: Hope Team was sent to Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Portable schools were launched to train native workers. Widows Support Centers were opened. A monthly family magazine in Oriya was published, which has become a popular publication over the years. An orphanage for boys was started at Dandeli.
2001: Nation-wide Literacy Program was activated. Computer Academy in Hyderabad was affiliated to a reputed educational network known as National Computer Education Society.
2002: AIM ASIA became the patron member of Andhra Pradesh Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Society. A new connection was established with Free Methodist Church.
2003: Experienced a significant move of God in changing our support system from single support base to many partners. Literacy work was launched in Punjab & Haryana. A Hope Team visited Kalimpong to serve the youth in the Hills. Geneva Global partnered to provide resources for the computer academy to train unemployed youth in the slums. Immanuel Conference was formed with 750 churches.
2004: New Hope Centers were opened for street children. An orphanage for boys was started in Chennapatna.
2005: Hope team went to Andaman Islands to serve Tsunami victims. Immanuel Biblical Seminary was established to train native workers. Joab Lohara was consecrated as Bishop of Immanuel Churches. Partnership developed with David Goodnight and the Timberlake Christian Fellowship for literacy work.
2006: Wawasee Community Church became a new partner. Immanuel Biblical Seminary was affiliated to Calvary Commission International Educational Network with affiliations through Vision International University and the International School of Ministry. A 4-day "Festival of Peace" was organized in Cuttack to mark the 20th year of the ministry with the participation of 600 native pastors and over 2000 local Christians.
2007: Immanuel Boys’ Home was inaugurated in Hyderabad on 14 November. Eighty destitute boys were taken in to occupy this beautiful two-storey building. 21st Anniversary celebration was held in the new Immanuel campus to commemorate God’s amazing faithfulness. The celebration lasted for 4 days: 14 – 17 November. Over 500 native workers, 230 children of the local orphanage and a team of 10 overseas visitors led by Doug Corlew participated.
2008: Church in Orissa went through the most difficult time in its history. 10,000 of our members were displaced when their houses were set on fire and their churches destroyed. Massive relief work was undertaken to provide emergency help. Two Children's Homes were initiated in Daringbadi and Rayagade to take care of those destitute children and widows affected during the riots. Partnership developed with HMK, Germany; Liberty E Free church and Indianola Community Church. A Conference center was built in Immanuel Campus, Hyderabad with the help of Summit Church. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!